Most of the video was shot with a Go-Pro 10 while the telephoto animal photography was shot on a Canon EOS M50. The M50 and iPhone 13Pro were used for standard photos and limited video.

Although it says "Note: Do not use recovery hooks to recreationally tow your vehicle" on page 294, they probably mean not to use them without other equipment such as a tow bar and may be assuming a vehicle equipped with the standard "Capable" bumper. The optional heavy duty steel modular bumper, with the tow bar adapter described in this video creates as beefy a connection to the vehicle frame as other bolt on base plates. The recovery hooks on the standard "capable" bumper is certainly not up to the task of recreational towing. If your Bronco has a factory bumper that is not the optional heavy duty steel modular bumper, you do need a dedicated base plate. IMHO recovering a vehicle out of sand or mud puts way more stress on a recovery point than recreational towing in most situations.

@ I have the same bumper as you. The other thing you’re not considering is the safety cable that comes with the new tow plates that are a fail safe when all else fails. It wraps around the cross member. The new plates also add another bolt that runs through the frame so a total of 4 now. And the extra one has shear strength instead of just the 3 heads holding it on. I’m all for not spending money for no reason but I don’t want to kill somebody accidentally cause I was cheap and found LIABLE.

There’s more than one way to skin a cat. A dedicated baseplate is the best option for Broncos that don’t have the heavy duty modular steel bumper. And there’s no reason not to use one even with the modular steel bumper, other than additional weight and labor. Some of the base plates on the market were developed before the HD modular steel bumper rolled off the production lines. I had actually planned on getting one when I ordered my Bronco in 2021, but mine didn’t get delivered until 2024. This solution came out after the modular steel bumpers were on the road for some time and manufacturers had more time to test solutions. As for liability, the manufacturers of these products are on the hook when they market products for specific applications. I have flat towed my Bronco over a thousand miles without a problem and there is no sign of damage or wear in any of the towbar components.

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Sadly, we were out over $3.5K for this and it was denied under warranty because condensation is not considered normal operating conditions by MB. It also took more than a month to get our RV back. So that’s why we posted this.

If I'm just eating a fresh crab directly, I'll skip the gloves and pick and use the leg tips for picks, but crab is very delicate for putting up frozen. Any contamination will cause it to spoil a lot faster. So if picking meat to put up for future use, I recommend gloves. The pick is still optional, but for video instruction purposes, it shows the anatomy more clearly.

Yes. There is confusion because the 315/70R17 tires actually measure 34.4" unmounted at 40psi but when loaded and aired down to 15psi trailside, they are closer to 33" top to bottom, but are marketed widely as 35", rounding up aired up to 40psi and measuring side to side. But when bragging about the size of your tires, always state the biggest number!

It is an amazing experience. You won’t regret it.

I believe these are wired chips that run off a 5V bus with a signal wire that coordinates which color to display relative to the chip before and after on the string. These are not like plain light strings.

The code you describe sounds like it relates to the Engine Control module or Ignition Control Module. It may be suggesting replacing a spark plug. This video relates to the Electronic Ignition Switch module which senses the presence of a key and authenticates it with the vehicle's anti-theft system to lock the ignition and transmission. If you have a Sprinter chassis with this particular module still attached unshielded on the side wall, you should strongly consider the modifications demonstrated in this video to prevent getting stranded.

When we went, Viking fitted each passenger with very nice Helly Hansen waterproof Gortex pants and insulated excursion boots. You will receive detailed packing recommendations from Viking. As the weather can be quite variable, you want to pack layers including light and medium weight base layers, and pants to wear under the Gortex pants. Depending on how you wish to layer, these could be comfortable fleece lined or unlined trekking pants. Synthetics or wool will be more comfortable than cotton if they get wet. They did have up to 2XL on hand. We also were fitted with a Viking Parka and puffy inner insulating jacket which were ours to keep. We were sad to have to return the pants and boots, but they would have taken up another suit case anyways.

I don’t know if software other than FDRS can do this. It may depend on your comfort level with coding. These cars are so complex that transposing a digit could really mess up some entirely unrelated vehicle function. The good news is that for most users, the programming is probably unnecessary unless pulling a heavy trailer.

We booked a full year in advance because we wanted to do a Christmas cruise with our adult children and those always sell out shortly after bookings are opened. If you are flexible you could wait but the Viking Antarctica cruises were selling out months before departure. There are now more ships and companies doing these Antarctica expedition trips so there is more competition. If you can save some money that would be great because these are expensive trips, but we recently did a Rocky Mountaineer train trip that made Viking Antarctica an absolute bargain for cost per day. Good luck and Enjoy. I am actually on the Viking Orion looking out at the Ketchikan waterfront as I am typing this response. You will love Alaska too!

@@whidbeyben I booked the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary/Raptor Center/Eagle Creek/Sawmill Ketchikan shore excursions yesterday. My estimate for the Antarctica expedition for my wife and I sailing 12/17-12/29 2025 (13 days including round trip airfare, 1 night pre-cruise in Buenos Aires, and travel insurance @ $29,386.00) does this sound about right?

That’s about right, but you ought to be careful discussing financial details on the internet because there unsavory characters lurking. Planning can be a fun and educational part of any trip. Enjoy the journey as well as the destinations.

That is wonderful you are considering this adventure. There are tons of other KZbin videos on this particular subject, but you really just have to decide to make it a priority. You won't regret it. While this is a very expensive undertaking, in retrospect, we felt that Viking Expeditions offered an excellent value for the money. Beware, as noted in the video, that the journey to get into position from North America during the dead of winter to South America can be difficult and stressful. If you have the opportunity to book a pre cruise extension in Buenos Aires, I would heartily recommend it. We barely made it and our daughter and her fiancé had quite the unscheduled adventure getting to the ship. Buenos Aires is an exciting and fun place to spend a few days, and if you end up having flights cancelled or diverted due to weather, you'll just miss a day in Buenos Aires instead of missing out on the entire cruise. I imagine within a few years, authorities will start cracking down on Antarctic cruises because so many ships are now taking huge numbers of people down there, so don't wait too long. Also be aware that Antarctica herself will set the conditions on what and where you may be permitted to go and see. She's a very wild and unpredictable master. People who have a high sense of entitlement will be disappointed that it isn't a guaranteed Disney experience. Schedules are idealized guidelines but the Captains and crews must constantly adjust to the weather, seas and ice flows. We were very grateful for what we were able to experience in this incredible and wild place that is truly unlike anything else on this planet.

@@whidbeyben Thank you so much for the great reply and advice. I would like to keep in touch with you as I’m sure we will have questions that your input will help us answer. This is a BIG decision and investment but an amazing opportunity. Looking at December/January 2026 sailings. Did you use Viking for air travel? Please let me know if you are interested in discussing this in more detail. Thank you.

I’ve only ever had the front bearings fail due to gradual failure of the front pump seal with water leakage into the bearings, but the labor is certainly more expensive than the bearings, so replacing both in an older pump isn’t a bad idea.

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@@whidbeyben Absolutly…. Again works for some people. However…. I will admit I am probably the exception. As the fair lead is super thick on mine, plus when you flip up the plate. It blocks the front camera which I like to use to monitor the rope going in and out of my winch when I am using it. lol. I’m in Texas. And for the last few legislative sessions we have been trying to get a bill pushed through to eliminate the front plate completely.